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2013 Ford Explorer review

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Ford Explorer highlights

Customer rating

Mileage (EPA estimate)

16 city, 22 highway, 19 combined

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What is new for the 2013 Ford Explorer?

  • The Explorer is available in a new trim called the Sport.
  • Lane Departure Warning, Sunroof(s), and Flex Fuel Vehicle features are now available as options on select trims.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

The 2013 Ford Explorer is a large SUV that is spacious and comfortable. Customers like the car for its features and its smooth ride. The car is also affordable and has a lot of cargo room.
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Above Average

RepairPal gave the Ford Explorer an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Ford Explorer 23rd out of 32 among Midsize SUVs.

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Ford Explorer features and specs

Base 2WD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Rear Defroster
  • Side Airbags
  • Third Row Seat
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Quad Seats
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Sync System
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

240

Torque (ft-lbs)

270

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

18.6

Wheelbase

112.6"

Overall length

197.1"

Width

78.9"

Height

70.4"

Leg room

F 40.6"/M 39.8"/R 33.2"

Head room

F 41.4"/M 40.5"/R 37.8"

Front tires

P245/65R17

Rear tires

P245/65R17

Seating capacity

7

Max towing capacity

300/2000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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